ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori infection is a common cause of peptic ulcers, damaging the stomach lining. Other options are incorrect or misleading.
Question 2 of 5
What complications should the nurse look for in someone with gastric surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome is a common complication of gastric surgery due to rapid gastric emptying. Other options are not specific to gastric surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV fluid resuscitation stabilizes a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, a medical emergency. Pain medication is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who has COPD and is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. The client reports difficulty breathing.What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluating respiratory status determines the severity and guides interventions. Other actions may follow assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has acute pancreatitis.Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by obstructing pancreatic ducts. Other options are not direct causes.